Gouthami Institute of Technology & Management for women is a other institution in Kadapa, established in 2009. Gouthami Institute of Technology & Management for Women, established in 2008, is one of Andhra Pradesh's premier women-only engineering and management institutions located in Kadapa district. The college was founded with the vision of providing quality technical and professional education exclusively to women, addressing the gender gap in STEM education across rural and semi-urban India. Spread across 45 acres of well-developed campus in the suburban setting of Dondaparthy (approximately 10 km from Kadapa city), the institution has grown from its inception to become a recognized center for engineering education with focus on practical skill development and industry readiness. The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering disciplines including Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Additionally, management programs at both UG and PG levels provide students with business acumen and leadership capabilities. The college has been granted autonomous status by the UGC, allowing flexibility in curriculum design and assessment methodologies. Over the past 15 years, GITAM Women's has established itself as a feeder institution for technology and management sectors, with particular strength in IT and consulting placements. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through well-equipped laboratories, industry partnerships, and internship programs. Students benefit from faculty with industry experience, many holding PhDs from reputed institutions. The college maintains strong ties with IT companies, leading to consistent on-campus recruitment drives. Infrastructure includes modern computing facilities, well-stocked library with digital resources, research laboratories for various engineering disciplines, and dedicated placement and training centers. Campus life at GITAM Women's is vibrant with numerous student clubs, technical societies, cultural festivals, and sports programs catering to the holistic development of students. However, being located in Kadapa—a tier-3 city with limited cosmopolitan exposure—the college appeals more to students seeking quality engineering education in a focused, women-centric environment rather than those prioritizing urban campus life. The institution is ideal for women engineering aspirants from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and neighboring states who prefer structured academic environment, women-focused mentorship, and assured campus placement support. Students with strong JEE Main scores (typically above 85-90 percentile) and interest in core engineering or management careers find GITAM Women's particularly suitable. The college is also recommended for girls from conservative families as it provides a secure, all-women campus with robust support systems including counseling, mentoring, and women-centric safety measures. While the college has made significant strides in academics and placements, prospective students should note that being in a tier-3 city limits exposure to startup ecosystem, networking opportunities with diverse industries, and cosmopolitan student culture compared to tier-1 cities. The institute continues strengthening research capabilities and industry partnerships to enhance graduate outcomes. Faculty research contributions are growing, particularly in IoT, machine learning, embedded systems, and renewable energy domains.